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Contents Chapter 1: Overview...5 Supported operating systems...6 Supported PowerEdge systems ...6 BOSS-S1 card specifications...7 Supported M.2 drives...7 Management applications for the BOSS-S1 controller...8 Update the BOSS-S1 controller...8 Update the BOSS-S1 firmware...8 Firmware update ...update using Lifecycle Controller...11 Related documentation...11 Chapter 2: Features...12 Foreign import...12 SMART info...12 Auto-rebuild...12 Non-RAID disk support...13 TRIM...13 Quick initialization...13 Erase physical disk...13 Chapter 3: Deploying the BOSS-S1 card 14 Removing the BOSS-S1 card......
Contents Chapter 1: Overview...5 Supported operating systems...6 Supported PowerEdge systems ...6 BOSS-S1 card specifications...7 Supported M.2 drives...7 Management applications for the BOSS-S1 controller...8 Update the BOSS-S1 controller...8 Update the BOSS-S1 firmware...8 Firmware update ...update using Lifecycle Controller...11 Related documentation...11 Chapter 2: Features...12 Foreign import...12 SMART info...12 Auto-rebuild...12 Non-RAID disk support...13 TRIM...13 Quick initialization...13 Erase physical disk...13 Chapter 3: Deploying the BOSS-S1 card 14 Removing the BOSS-S1 card......
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...commands from Windows...24 Using CLI commands from Linux...24 Using CLI commands from ESXi...24 Supported BOSS-S1 CLI commands...25 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting...26 Importing BOSS ESXi CLI offline bundle may... fail in VSphere Lifecycle manager 26 BOSS ESXi CLI package fails when upgrading from Dell EMC customized versions of 6.7.x to version 7.0..........26 M.2 drive firmware update from iDRAC fails on... while naming a virtual disk...29 VMFS datastore is disabled on the 14th generation of PowerEdge systems that are shipped with VMware ESXi installed on BOSS-S1...29 Physical disk not ...
...commands from Windows...24 Using CLI commands from Linux...24 Using CLI commands from ESXi...24 Supported BOSS-S1 CLI commands...25 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting...26 Importing BOSS ESXi CLI offline bundle may... fail in VSphere Lifecycle manager 26 BOSS ESXi CLI package fails when upgrading from Dell EMC customized versions of 6.7.x to version 7.0..........26 M.2 drive firmware update from iDRAC fails on... while naming a virtual disk...29 VMFS datastore is disabled on the 14th generation of PowerEdge systems that are shipped with VMware ESXi installed on BOSS-S1...29 Physical disk not ...
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... solution card designed specifically for the BOSS-S1 controller Overview 5 1 Overview BOSS-S1 is not supported. Figure 1. SATA drive connector 3. 80 mm M.2 SATA drive Topics: • Supported operating systems • Supported PowerEdge systems • BOSS-S1 card specifications • Supported M.2 drives • Management applications for booting a server's operating system. Features of the BOSS-S1 modular...
... solution card designed specifically for the BOSS-S1 controller Overview 5 1 Overview BOSS-S1 is not supported. Figure 1. SATA drive connector 3. 80 mm M.2 SATA drive Topics: • Supported operating systems • Supported PowerEdge systems • BOSS-S1 card specifications • Supported M.2 drives • Management applications for booting a server's operating system. Features of the BOSS-S1 modular...
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...documentation Supported operating systems The BOSS-S1 card supports the following PowerEdge systems support the BOSS-S1 adapter card: • PowerEdge C4140 • PowerEdge C6525 • PowerEdge R240 • PowerEdge R340 • PowerEdge R440 • PowerEdge R540 6 Overview Supported PowerEdge systems ...6.7 Update 1 ○ ESXi 6.7 NOTE: For the latest list of supported operating systems and driver installation instructions, see the Drivers and Downloads section at www.dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals. For specific operating system service pack requirements, see the operating ...
...documentation Supported operating systems The BOSS-S1 card supports the following PowerEdge systems support the BOSS-S1 adapter card: • PowerEdge C4140 • PowerEdge C6525 • PowerEdge R240 • PowerEdge R340 • PowerEdge R440 • PowerEdge R540 6 Overview Supported PowerEdge systems ...6.7 Update 1 ○ ESXi 6.7 NOTE: For the latest list of supported operating systems and driver installation instructions, see the Drivers and Downloads section at www.dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals. For specific operating system service pack requirements, see the operating ...
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... Overview 7 • PowerEdge R640 • PowerEdge R740 • PowerEdge R740xd • PowerEdge R940 • PowerEdge R6415 • PowerEdge R7415 • PowerEdge R7425 • PowerEdge R6515 • PowerEdge R6525 • PowerEdge R7515 • PowerEdge R7525 • PowerEdge T140 • PowerEdge T340 • PowerEdge T440 • PowerEdge T640 The following PowerEdge systems support the BOSS-S1 modular card: • PowerEdge C6420 • PowerEdge FC640 • PowerEdge M640 (for M1000e) • PowerEdge M640 (for Non...
... Overview 7 • PowerEdge R640 • PowerEdge R740 • PowerEdge R740xd • PowerEdge R940 • PowerEdge R6415 • PowerEdge R7415 • PowerEdge R7425 • PowerEdge R6515 • PowerEdge R6525 • PowerEdge R7515 • PowerEdge R7525 • PowerEdge T140 • PowerEdge T340 • PowerEdge T440 • PowerEdge T640 The following PowerEdge systems support the BOSS-S1 modular card: • PowerEdge C6420 • PowerEdge FC640 • PowerEdge M640 (for M1000e) • PowerEdge M640 (for Non...
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... system. NOTE: To remove mvcli from operating systems, uninstall BOSS-S1 drivers from www.dell.com/support/home. The controller firmware can be updated using the following methods: • Operating system Dell Update Packages • UEFI Shell • BOSS-S1 CLI • iDRAC •...or UEFI shell. You can download the latest Windows unified console driver from www.dell.com/ support/home. For more information, see the Dell OpenManage Storage Management User's Guide at Dell.com/support. You can download the latest DUP and BOSS-S1 CLI from the operating systems ...
... system. NOTE: To remove mvcli from operating systems, uninstall BOSS-S1 drivers from www.dell.com/support/home. The controller firmware can be updated using the following methods: • Operating system Dell Update Packages • UEFI Shell • BOSS-S1 CLI • iDRAC •...or UEFI shell. You can download the latest Windows unified console driver from www.dell.com/ support/home. For more information, see the Dell OpenManage Storage Management User's Guide at Dell.com/support. You can download the latest DUP and BOSS-S1 CLI from the operating systems ...
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...zip from the USB drive, and go to exit from the UEFI shell and reboot the system. 7. Reboot the system from www.dell.com/support/home and unzip the file. 2. NOTE: File system partitions may vary depending on your firmware using BOSS-S1 CLI. NOTE: ... 1. Download the latest modular operating system DUP from SAS-RAID_Firmware_xxxxx_xxxx_xxx.exe for Windows and SASRAID_Firmware_xxxxx _xxxx_xxx.bin for Linux from www.dell.com/support/home and install it for monolithic servers. After the inventory collection and firmware validation processes are complete, the installed version and ...
...zip from the USB drive, and go to exit from the UEFI shell and reboot the system. 7. Reboot the system from www.dell.com/support/home and unzip the file. 2. NOTE: File system partitions may vary depending on your firmware using BOSS-S1 CLI. NOTE: ... 1. Download the latest modular operating system DUP from SAS-RAID_Firmware_xxxxx_xxxx_xxx.exe for Windows and SASRAID_Firmware_xxxxx _xxxx_xxx.bin for Linux from www.dell.com/support/home and install it for monolithic servers. After the inventory collection and firmware validation processes are complete, the installed version and ...
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... and Root/Sudo for your firmware using the BOSS-S1 command line interface. 1. Download the SAS-RAID_Firmware_xxxxx_UEFI_Axx.zip from www.dell.com/support/home and extract the zip file. 2. Copy the firmware image binary from the SAS-RAID_Firmware_xxxxx_UEFI_Axx.zip folder to that entire folder...and BOSS-S1 OS CLI (Info -o hba). Download the SAS-RAID_Firmware_xxxxx_UEFI_Axx.zip from www.dell.com/support/home. 2. Table 3. Locate the folder which is located. NOTE: The BOSS-S1 card supports multiple subdevice IDs. Locate the correct subdevice ID, available in the CLI shell. 6. ...
... and Root/Sudo for your firmware using the BOSS-S1 command line interface. 1. Download the SAS-RAID_Firmware_xxxxx_UEFI_Axx.zip from www.dell.com/support/home and extract the zip file. 2. Copy the firmware image binary from the SAS-RAID_Firmware_xxxxx_UEFI_Axx.zip folder to that entire folder...and BOSS-S1 OS CLI (Info -o hba). Download the SAS-RAID_Firmware_xxxxx_UEFI_Axx.zip from www.dell.com/support/home. 2. Table 3. Locate the folder which is located. NOTE: The BOSS-S1 card supports multiple subdevice IDs. Locate the correct subdevice ID, available in the CLI shell. 6. ...
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... Controller To update the firmware using the iDRAC web interface: 1. Download the DUP file from the www.dell.com/support/home. 2. Open Virtual Console and boot into Lifecycle Controller by pressing F10 at boot time. 3. Enter...dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals. • For all PowerEdge documentation, go to update using iDRAC or LC fails on the dashboard window. 4. Upload the file, and then click Install > Reboot. 6. RAID_Firmware_xxxxx_xxxx_xxx.exe. 2. Select Local Drive (CD/DVD/USB). NOTE: BOSS-S1 firmware update through iDRAC/Lifecycle Controller is supported...
... Controller To update the firmware using the iDRAC web interface: 1. Download the DUP file from the www.dell.com/support/home. 2. Open Virtual Console and boot into Lifecycle Controller by pressing F10 at boot time. 3. Enter...dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals. • For all PowerEdge documentation, go to update using iDRAC or LC fails on the dashboard window. 4. Upload the file, and then click Install > Reboot. 6. RAID_Firmware_xxxxx_xxxx_xxx.exe. 2. Select Local Drive (CD/DVD/USB). NOTE: BOSS-S1 firmware update through iDRAC/Lifecycle Controller is supported...
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... messages with the status OK and NOT OK along with smart attributes. 2 Features The BOSS-S1 card supports the following features: Topics: • Foreign import • SMART info • Auto-rebuild • Non-RAID disk support • TRIM • Quick initialization • Erase physical disk Foreign import A virtual disk is considered foreign...
... messages with the status OK and NOT OK along with smart attributes. 2 Features The BOSS-S1 card supports the following features: Topics: • Foreign import • SMART info • Auto-rebuild • Non-RAID disk support • TRIM • Quick initialization • Erase physical disk Foreign import A virtual disk is considered foreign...
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...a result, the SSDs do not contain valid data to non-RAID drives, delete the virtual disk. • The BOSS-S1 only supports one configured (RAID) and two unconfigured states. With the introduction of any virtual disk. CAUTION: Performing erase physical disk removes all disks ...are in use by SSDs. For supported operating systems, the TRIM command resolves the write amplification issue. Quick initialization Quick initialization is marked for deletion in the file system,...
...a result, the SSDs do not contain valid data to non-RAID drives, delete the virtual disk. • The BOSS-S1 only supports one configured (RAID) and two unconfigured states. With the introduction of any virtual disk. CAUTION: Performing erase physical disk removes all disks ...are in use by SSDs. For supported operating systems, the TRIM command resolves the write amplification issue. Quick initialization Quick initialization is marked for deletion in the file system,...
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..., loosen the screw that the PCIe bracket is unobstructed, lift the card to the card, hold the card by the online or telephone service and support team. Open the system. 3. If you always use a static mat and static strap while working on the system board. card connector on the ...authorized in the interior of high-level installation and removal instructions for the BOSS-S1 card. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is recommended that you are shipped with your warranty. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the ...
..., loosen the screw that the PCIe bracket is unobstructed, lift the card to the card, hold the card by the online or telephone service and support team. Open the system. 3. If you always use a static mat and static strap while working on the system board. card connector on the ...authorized in the interior of high-level installation and removal instructions for the BOSS-S1 card. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is recommended that you are shipped with your warranty. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the ...
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You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by your warranty. NOTE: It is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. Remove the screw that is not authorized by a certified service technician. BOSS-S1 modular card b. Open the system. 3. Remove the ... your product. 1. Slide and remove the M.2 SSD module away from the BOSS-S1 card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by Dell is recommended that are shipped with your product documentation, or as authorized in the interior of the system. 2. Read and follow the safety ...
You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by your warranty. NOTE: It is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. Remove the screw that is not authorized by a certified service technician. BOSS-S1 modular card b. Open the system. 3. Remove the ... your product. 1. Slide and remove the M.2 SSD module away from the BOSS-S1 card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by Dell is recommended that are shipped with your product documentation, or as authorized in the interior of the system. 2. Read and follow the safety ...
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... module on BOSS-S1 card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. Tilt the M.2 SSD module downwards until the module is not covered by Dell is seated firmly on the card. 2. module connector (2) b. M.2 SSD module (2) Figure 6. module connector b. You should only perform troubleshooting...
... module on BOSS-S1 card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. Tilt the M.2 SSD module downwards until the module is not covered by Dell is seated firmly on the card. 2. module connector (2) b. M.2 SSD module (2) Figure 6. module connector b. You should only perform troubleshooting...
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...technician. screw (2) c. M.2 SSD module Installing the BOSS-S1 card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. Deploying the BOSS-S1 card 17 Installing the M.2 SSD module on the BOSS-S1 card a. Damage due to the card. module connector (2)... b. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in your warranty. module connector b. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals,...
...technician. screw (2) c. M.2 SSD module Installing the BOSS-S1 card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. Deploying the BOSS-S1 card 17 Installing the M.2 SSD module on the BOSS-S1 card a. Damage due to the card. module connector (2)... b. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in your warranty. module connector b. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals,...
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...the unified console driver on the systems running Windows Server 2012 R2 and later operating systems. A DUP is insufficient for installation. A DUP supports command line interface and silent execution. Linux driver installation - The Driver Update Disk (DUD) images are created only for those operating system ... driver installation - Driver installation 19 4 Driver installation The BOSS-S1 card uses the native AHCI driver of the supported operating systems. Windows driver installation - By default, native AHCI driver is the inbox for specific devices. For more information, see www...
...the unified console driver on the systems running Windows Server 2012 R2 and later operating systems. A DUP is insufficient for installation. A DUP supports command line interface and silent execution. Linux driver installation - The Driver Update Disk (DUD) images are created only for those operating system ... driver installation - Driver installation 19 4 Driver installation The BOSS-S1 card uses the native AHCI driver of the supported operating systems. Windows driver installation - By default, native AHCI driver is the inbox for specific devices. For more information, see www...
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... integrated into the system BIOS . For more information in the system. Certain advanced features are not present if the controller does not support the corresponding feature. NOTE: Some of the options within the UEFI RAID configuration utility are also offered in the utility. Topics: •...about using the UEFI RAID configuration utility. Click Finish at the bottom-right corner on the system. 2. While the system is not supported in the UEFI RAID configuration utility. The following steps: 1. Turn on the System Setup Main Menu screen. To access the management...
... integrated into the system BIOS . For more information in the system. Certain advanced features are not present if the controller does not support the corresponding feature. NOTE: Some of the options within the UEFI RAID configuration utility are also offered in the utility. Topics: •...about using the UEFI RAID configuration utility. Click Finish at the bottom-right corner on the system. 2. While the system is not supported in the UEFI RAID configuration utility. The following steps: 1. Turn on the System Setup Main Menu screen. To access the management...
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...field. Clear configuration operation does not affect any data on the virtual disk. 1. Erase physical disk NOTE: Erase physical disk is not supported when the physical disk is displayed. See Entering the BOSS-S1 Configuration Utility. 2. Enter the BOSS-S1 Configuration Utility. See Entering .... Select the virtual disk. 4. Click OK, and then click Next to create this Physical Disk?. 5. If a foreign virtual disk is not supported. 6. Select Yes for the option Would you to view the properties of virtual disk. 1. Click Controller information. Select Clear Config. 22 UEFI ...
...field. Clear configuration operation does not affect any data on the virtual disk. 1. Erase physical disk NOTE: Erase physical disk is not supported when the physical disk is displayed. See Entering the BOSS-S1 Configuration Utility. 2. Enter the BOSS-S1 Configuration Utility. See Entering .... Select the virtual disk. 4. Click OK, and then click Next to create this Physical Disk?. 5. If a foreign virtual disk is not supported. 6. Select Yes for the option Would you to view the properties of virtual disk. 1. Click Controller information. Select Clear Config. 22 UEFI ...
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...the Command Line Interface (CLI) commands using putty. 4. Download the latest MVCLI BOSS-S1 utility for Linux from www.dell.com/support/home. 2. Enter the directory cd /opt/dell/boss/ and run the ./install and ./mvcli files. Navigate to the directory where you can run the mvsetup.exe ...commands from Linux Follow these procedures to run the BOSS-S1 CLI commands. Download the latest MVSETUP BOSS-S1 utility for Windows from www.dell.com/support/home. 2. where you can run the command line interface (CLI) commands using the Windows operating system: 1. Using CLI commands from...
...the Command Line Interface (CLI) commands using putty. 4. Download the latest MVCLI BOSS-S1 utility for Linux from www.dell.com/support/home. 2. Enter the directory cd /opt/dell/boss/ and run the ./install and ./mvcli files. Navigate to the directory where you can run the mvsetup.exe ...commands from Linux Follow these procedures to run the BOSS-S1 CLI commands. Download the latest MVSETUP BOSS-S1 utility for Windows from www.dell.com/support/home. 2. where you can run the command line interface (CLI) commands using the Windows operating system: 1. Using CLI commands from...
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... ./mvcli event NOTE: There may be inconsistency in the events that are listed in BOSS CLI and other management interfaces that include Dell EMC Open Manage Storage Services. mvsetup info -o vd ./mvcli info -o vd info -o pd Display physical drive information. event Display... controller events. NOTE: The BOSS-S1 CLI utility only supports the following table lists the supported BOSS-S1 command line interface (CLI) commands. Refer to perform controller firmware upgrade. Supported CLI commands CLI commands Description Windows Usage Linux / VMware Usage info -o...
... ./mvcli event NOTE: There may be inconsistency in the events that are listed in BOSS CLI and other management interfaces that include Dell EMC Open Manage Storage Services. mvsetup info -o vd ./mvcli info -o vd info -o pd Display physical drive information. event Display... controller events. NOTE: The BOSS-S1 CLI utility only supports the following table lists the supported BOSS-S1 command line interface (CLI) commands. Refer to perform controller firmware upgrade. Supported CLI commands CLI commands Description Windows Usage Linux / VMware Usage info -o...